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Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

4:10 PM — July 21st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:10 AM — July 21st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

San Isabel National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

About

Lake Creek Campground sits in a heavily wooded setting within San Isabel National Forest, offering 11 campsites with some positioned along the creek. The small, quiet campground appeals to those seeking proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness without the crowds of larger facilities. Nearby trails including North Brush Trail and South Brush Trail connect to Rainbow Trail and lead into the wilderness area. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring or grate, and a pedestal grill. Drinking water is available from a hand pump, and an accessible outhouse serves the campground. The campground accommodates tents and smaller RVs but is not suited for large rigs. Maximum occupancy is 8 people per site with up to 2 tents and 2 vehicles, or 1 RV. Bears are common in the area and a bear closure order is in effect requiring all attractants to be stored in a bear-resistant manner. Dogs must remain leashed, and quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.

Directions

From downtown Westcliffe, travel 11 miles north on State Highway 69 to County Road 198, then 3 miles west to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 489-2034

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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